5-Hydroxytryptophan 是色氨酸的代谢物，是5-羟色胺直接的前体，是芳香氨基酸脱羧酶底物。

5-Hydroxytryptophan is the immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.

5-Hydroxytryptophan在小鼠体内（LD50=1800 mg/kg）,在在大鼠体内,用量为（300 mg/kg.i.g.）.

5-Hydroxytryptophan是必需氨基酸L-色氨酸生物合成血清素的中间体,能够轻易穿过血脑屏障,并有效增加中枢神经系统中血清素的合成。在抑郁症,慢性头痛,以及失眠中,5-Hydroxytryptophan能够改善病情。

56-69-9

C11H12N2O3

220.228

NSC-92523;5-羟基色氨酸

DMSO:41 mg/mL (186.2 mM)
Ethanol:<1 mgml
H2O:4 mg/mL (18.16 mM)
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years